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$85+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Washington

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SEA
Nov 19 — Nov 261
Tue 11/19
Tue 11/26
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Washington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Washington (USWA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/132:50 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop10h 58mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/195:00 amPDX - DSM
1 stop15h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$282
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/202:39 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop27h 05mFrontier
Thu 1/212:45 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop22h 54mFrontier
Deal found 11/13$318
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/132:50 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop7h 36mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/1612:50 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$328
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/227:08 pmDSM - SEA
2 stops48h 53mFrontier
Sun 1/59:36 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop14h 03mFrontier
Deal found 11/14$332
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/147:00 amDSM - SEA
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Tue 12/176:05 amSEA - DSM
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/14$336
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/115:06 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/183:30 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop6h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/13$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/225:41 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/2411:59 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/13$346
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/112:15 pmDSM - PDX
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Wed 12/1810:10 amPDX - DSM
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 11/13$363
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/116:00 amDSM - SEA
2 stops11h 21mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/183:25 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/13$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/77:00 amDSM - PDX
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Thu 12/1211:13 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/13$371
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/132:02 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop9h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/176:13 amSEA - DSM
1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/13$376
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Mon 12/96:50 amDSM - SEA
2 stops18h 05mSouthwest
Thu 12/126:50 amSEA - DSM
2 stops12h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 11/13$403

Find flights from Des Moines to Washington within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Washington that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Fri 12/13

2:50 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop10h 58m

Portland

Thu 12/19

5:00 am-10:56 pm

1 stop15h 56m

$282

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Fri 12/20

2:39 pm-3:44 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Portland

Thu 1/2

12:45 pm-1:39 pm

1 stop22h 54m

$318

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Fri 12/13

2:50 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 12/16

12:50 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$328

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Sun 12/22

7:08 pm-6:01 pm

2 stops48h 53m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 1/5

9:36 pm-1:39 pm

1 stop14h 03m

$332

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Sat 12/14

7:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 12/17

6:05 am-4:35 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$336

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Wed 12/11

5:06 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Portland

Wed 12/18

3:30 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$336

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Tue 1/7

8:30 am-4:20 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Portland

Sat 1/11

9:30 am-7:50 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$341

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Tue 1/21

8:30 am-12:50 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 1/28

7:00 am-9:30 pm

2 stops12h 30m

$358

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Wed 12/11

6:00 am-3:21 pm

2 stops11h 21m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/18

3:25 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$364

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Sat 12/7

5:50 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Portland

Thu 12/12

1:57 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$366

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Washington

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Washington

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Des Moines to Washington including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to State of Washington?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to State of Washington (average of $238). Flying from Des Moines to State of Washington in July is currently the most expensive (average of $411). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to WA?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Washington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to State of Washington as you normally would.

Rainfall in Washington by month

Plan your trip to Washington by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in State of Washington ranges from 0.7 - 6.6 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit State of Washington when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

Temperature in Washington by month

Plan your trip to Washington by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to State of Washington, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington. Reviews last updated November 14, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Frontier, Delta and Southwest from Des Moines to Washington have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,788 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,194 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,804 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Washington. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Washington?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to Washington. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to State of Washington one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to State of Washington are Frontier ($85), Delta ($158), and American Airlines ($208).

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to State of Washington?

    When deciding which route to take from Des Moines to State of Washington consider Des Moines - Seattle/Tacoma Intl, Des Moines - Portland or Des Moines - Spokane as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Washington that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Washington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Washington?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Washington.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Washington?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Washington by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to State of Washington?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to State of Washington (average of $238). Flying from Des Moines to State of Washington in July is currently the most expensive (average of $411). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Des Moines to Washington

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Washington. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$146Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$255Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$313Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$326Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$453Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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